Pictured on Capitola Beach is Violet Gooch in her daring skin-tight swimsuit and holding her surfboard, circa 1920s. In the background you can see glimpses of the lagoon, the Six Sisters and the Hotel Capitola. Stop by the Capitola Historical Museum March 22 for the official opening celebration for the 2025 exhibition, “The Naughty Surf,…
It’s been a confusing few months for anyone obliged to write about Kate Middleton’s wardrobe for a living. First, there was a not-quite announcement, through a source quoted in The Times, that the Palace would no longer be issuing details on the Princess of Wales’s outfits. “She wants the focus to be on the really…
If you thought spring dressing was all about breezy dresses and floral embellishments, think again. This season, an unexpected new trend is cutting through the usual light layers and pastel hues, making a compelling case for a moodier, more tailored approach to dressing this season. Suddenly everywhere, fashion people turning their backs to dresses and…
Historic Royal Palaces Historic Royal Palaces Queen Victoria wore mourning clothes from the time of her husband, Prince Albert’s, death in 1861 until her own Queen Alexandra, who wore this dress, was a Danish princess who married Edward VII Fancy seeing up close dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth II or Princess Diana? How about the…
New research estimates the sustainable fashion market will grow more than 25% annually through 2029. Consider it good news for your closet, your wallet, and the planet. Market Insights Research reported the sustainable fashion sector can expect a 26.8% CAGR — or compound annual growth rate — through 2029, per OpenPR. This means that, on…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. As cliche as it sounds, spring is right around the corner (we see you, 7 P.M. sunsets!), and this makes for the perfect time to score some fresh finds from everyone’s favorite retailer Nordstrom….
If you think Barbie is just a pretty doll, a new exhibit at the Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University will change your mind. “Out of the Box: A Barbie Retrospective” opened March 7 and runs through July 31. The exhibition spotlights the world’s most famous doll by delving into her history, examining historical…
When I lay down to dream, I see Miu Miu tops from FW99, dresses that look like orchids from Blumarine SS13, and Monster Hunter Wilds armor sets I’m wildly jealous of as a devoted FromSoftware fan. I thought my years assembling avant-garde looks as a passionate Fashion Souls craftswoman were worth something – but Monster…
1990s teen hit Clueless has been brought to the stage of London’s West End by the film’s original writer and director Amy Heckerling, who has focused on keeping the 90s theme integral to the story. Heckerling told BBC News that she has “no interest in being modern,” and has stuck closely to the original story….
STORY: :: Thousands gather to celebrate ‘Huranga’, an age-old Holi tradition where women tear men’s clothes :: Mathura, India :: March 15, 2025 At the Dauji Maharaj Temple, locals and foreign tourists were seen drenched in coloured water as they marked the celebrations with folk music, dance and powdered colours. Celebrating an age-old tradition, men…